Figure of Qilin
mid 19th century (made)
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Figure of unicorn, painted in in purple and green overglaze enamels.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Porcelain painted in overglaze enamels |
| Brief description | Figure of Qilin, porcelain painted in overglaze enamels, China, Qing dynasty, mid 19th century |
| Physical description | Figure of unicorn, painted in in purple and green overglaze enamels. |
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| Gallery label | Keep off the grass
A qilin looks a bit frightening but it’s a peaceful and kind creature from Chinese stories. Qilin float along so they don’t squash the grass, and only punish people who misbehave.
[Young V&A, Imagine Gallery short object label](2023) |
| Object history | Purchased from a source not recorded in the Asia Department registers, accessioned in 1860. This acquisition information reflects that found in the Asia Department registers, as part of a 2022 provenance research project. |
| Production | label |
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| Accession number | 6943-1860 |
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| Record created | January 14, 2009 |
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